April 23,1564

I came today, I am Shakespeare. I am here, see me. On this very day I went away In 1616. But I am with you Today to sing And to play. Read me and know About my birthplace, And about my time. Examine all documents Of external and Internal evidences Of life and death. I learned much From all, But I imitate none. I know rise and fall, I know life is humorous With all weaknesses And sentimentality. I studied both Men and women, And I know their Success and failures And I tried each one More glorious. I am Shakespeare, Nothing to fear, I am here, And I shine here In my own right.